The document discusses copper ions (Cu2+) and how they are likely to steal electrons and be reduced to copper atoms. When copper ions (Cu2+) gain two electrons, they become copper atoms in the solid state.

1. What about copper?
It is very likely that the opposite will occur and Cu2+ ions
steal electrons to become copper atoms

2. What about copper?
It is very likely that the opposite will occur and Cu2+ ions
steal electrons to become copper atoms
Solution Copper
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+

3. What about copper?
It is very likely that the opposite will occur and Cu2+ ions
steal electrons to become copper atoms
Solution Copper
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Cu(s)

4. What about copper?
It is very likely that the opposite will occur and Cu2+ ions
steal electrons to become copper atoms
Solution Copper Solution Copper
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+
2e-
Cu2+
Cu2+(aq) + 2e- Cu(s)